Monday, April 1, 2013

Medical Monday!

Am I still considered a pre-med at this point? It seems pretentious if I change everything in my profile to "med student" when I haven't matriculated yet. But my deposit was confirmed! That means something. I suppose I am still just a med-student-to-be.

Anyway! I am participating in my first Medical Monday blog hop.

This will be an exciting year. Three other friends will be transitioning into graduate school this year and two of them are also going to medical school. Another friend finally obtained a full-time job (a step up from something that was more of as-needed basis) in the video game industry. Another former classmate was also accepted into a medical school.

Bout frickin' time! It seemed like the 1987 babies were having a rough time with post-undergrad-life. It was hard to see people my age, or younger, announce their acceptances when I was still trying to make my plans come together. I had to remember that everyone moves at their own pace and to be honest, now is the right time for me.

All of the grad-school kids will be leaving California. The supply of pre-meds in California is way, way high compared to the demand. Honestly, I'm happy to go somewhere else for a change. I'll probably regret it when I finally realize that I'm spoiled by easy access to fresh fruit and vegetables year-round and the lack of snow in San Francisco. (Note to self: eat everything now).

I spent some time over the past weekend with a group of doctors that I worked with at my previous job. I stayed with my mentor for a few days, in a neighborhood that is home to several retired doctors. People in general were very happy and excited when I told them where I will be spending the next four years. Phrases like, "You'll have the time of your life!" and "You'll have so much fun in medical school - even though you won't realize it until later!" A few of my closer friends jokingly said, "I told you not to go into medicine, but you didn't listennn."

A few of them offered names and contacts of fellow physician-friends who are attendings at my school. Nothing may come of that, but it's still nice that they offered. I'll have to remember to keep in touch with people here, just in case. I long since learned that networking is an important skill to possess and maintain.

I'm lucky to have had supportive mentors and role models like that. They've been a huge help.

10 comments:

  1. It all sounds fab, fab, fab!
    Suck it up and enjoy it all!
    Stella xx

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  2. Thanks for linking up with Medical Mondays! Maybe those retired doctors forgot some things about medical school;-) Congratulations on having your deposit accepted, and best wishes for an accepted application to the school of your choice. Just in case I would seriously start eating. Have a great week.

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    1. Pretty sure they forgot about the amount of studying involved as medical students, hehe.
      And I will be compiling a list of restaurants and places I have to go before I leave!

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  3. Thanks for linking up! I remember so well how amazing it felt when we finally started med school! Enjoy!

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    1. Yes, I'm definitely looking forward to the move and to start something new!

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  4. Congrats on you getting accepted! Stopping by from MM to say hello!

    Laura

    http://www.doctorspouses.com

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  5. Yes, congratulations on getting accepted. Yeah for you!

    Stopping by via MM Blog Hop!

    Ray Doc Wife
    http://raydocwife.blogspot.com

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  6. Yay! So happy to see you on the MM grid! I hope you enjoy med school as much as my husband did!

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    1. Thanks! Glad to be a part of it.
      The fun part is what all the doctors are telling me! :D

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